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Merrill Gardens Port St. Lucie

9825 S US HIGHWAY 1, PORT ST LUCIE, FL, 34952
(772) 337-0084
120 licensed beds

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Bed capacity
120
State license
AL9628
Care type
Assisted living
State
FL
Facility name
Merrill Gardens Port St. Lucie
Street address
9825 S US HIGHWAY 1
City / state / ZIP
Port St Lucie, FL 34952
Phone
(772) 337-0084
State license #
AL9628

Merrill Gardens Port St. Lucie is a licensed assisted living community in Port St Lucie, Florida. It is licensed for 120 beds — well above the median for assisted living communities in Florida (6 beds).

It is one of 123 senior care facilities in Port St Lucie and 5,921 assisted living communities across Florida. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

This listing draws on the federal NPI registry (NPPES), and was last updated on August 30, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

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Ownership & operator

Operator / owner
Ashley Shepherd

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
120
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Compiled from Federal NPI Registry (NPPES); hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-30. Facilities can submit a correction.
What people say on Google.
4.757 ratings on Google
★★★★★Mark & Kim Cain · 2026-06-16 · via Google

“The Gardens of Port St Lucie is the best decision we made when mom could no longer live alone. In addition to providing a safe and caring environment, everyone on staff provides a positive atmosphere where mom has thrived which is the best thing for her overall well-being. All of the staff are welcoming, warm, and compassionate; they are considerate and mindful of mom's feelings and needs. Mom e…”

★★★★★Patricia B · 2026-04-10 · via Google

“Starting with my very first phone call I found the staff at The Gardens extremely friendly and I quickly noticed how well the communication was between staff and with the residents and their families. We had communication in the form of phone calls, emails, texts and one on one meetings with Maria, the director. She was our main point of contact and answered our questions and offered excellent gui…”

★★★★★P Bilik · 2026-06-18 · via Google

“If you are searching for an Assisted Living facility I strongly recommend you check out The Gardens of Port St. Lucie. My mom (104) and my brother (82) have been residents for over a year and I am very pleased. The entire staff is very compassionate, supportive and attentive to all their residents. They really care and it is evident in everything they do. Check it out for yourself and see all …”

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Federal NPI Registry (NPPES)
npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov
Last verified 2026-08-30
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